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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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